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whatshawnareads's review against another edition
4.0
Beyond the Point was an interesting story, following three members of the Westpoint Women’s Basketball team who were sophomores when 9/11 happened and had to face the reality that they and their friends would be sent to war after graduation. I really liked this, but I wasn’t expecting it to have so much religion. I think that’s why the ending fell flat for me even though I enjoyed seeing each of the characters face their insecurities about growing up and how their life paths divulged from each other against the larger backdrop of 9/11 and war. Also, big props for the complex female friendships in the book.
julieveg's review against another edition
5.0
Not a life changing book, but a decently written, good story.
joclark16's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megs_k's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe hope is the only lasting change one human can give to another. ~ Claire Gibson
hopecaldwell's review against another edition
5.0
Straight-forward storytelling with strong female characters. Loved the setting at West Point and ensuing years were interesting as well. A good take on the power of friendship, as well as faith in action.
readingandsunshine's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed that the story was about military women.
nikki1211's review against another edition
4.0
Gibson did my heart dirty #weepfest
I knew from a few pages to prepare for sobs. You did Shonda Rhimes proud, but I’m still mad at you
I knew from a few pages to prepare for sobs. You did Shonda Rhimes proud, but I’m still mad at you
notinjersey's review against another edition
4.0
I had heard a lot about Beyond The Point and when I saw a group of ladies on Instagram were going to read it together and discuss it, I decided to join in. I did not realize how long this book was before I joined their group! It wasn’t a slow read, but I did spread it out across the month so that I was at the right point in the book to participate in the discussion about it.
I actually thought this book was more about 9/11, but instead it was merely something that happened while the women in this book were at West Point. The book starts by explaining how each of them ended up wanting to join the Army and moves on to their years at West Point. Then it continues with the time after school in which they get jobs and go through their lives as West Point graduates. The three women are quite different from one another but their friendship grows from their shared experiences. The book covers a lot of ground and seems to provide a realistic portrayal of what it is like to be a woman in the military.
I actually thought this book was more about 9/11, but instead it was merely something that happened while the women in this book were at West Point. The book starts by explaining how each of them ended up wanting to join the Army and moves on to their years at West Point. Then it continues with the time after school in which they get jobs and go through their lives as West Point graduates. The three women are quite different from one another but their friendship grows from their shared experiences. The book covers a lot of ground and seems to provide a realistic portrayal of what it is like to be a woman in the military.
schray32's review against another edition
3.0
The story of 3 strong women and how they end up at West Point...and found myself caring about their lives.
If a few moments of faith and cliche left me leaving this 3 stars instead of more but still liked the book of that makes any sense.
If a few moments of faith and cliche left me leaving this 3 stars instead of more but still liked the book of that makes any sense.